OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES CONTENTS Page Pictures for recognition of engine..........3 Introduction, standard equipment ..........4 Operating manual ................. 4 Preparation for the first start ............5 Before start ................... 5 Electric start .................. 5 Hand start ..................5 After start..
If a problem with the engine should arise, we ask you to apply to one of our distributors, who will always be ready to help you, having skilled personnel, necessary tools etc., and at the same time you will be sure that only original BUKH spare parts are used.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES Preparation before first start Pour lubricating oil through filling hole on top of valve cover. Check that oil level is between the marks on the dipstick, placed at the port side of the engine.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES After Start When the engine has started, the RPM should be 800-1000 RPM when idling. Check the oil pressure. Normally this should be 2-4.5 bar. With cold engine the RPM should be kept down so that the oil pressure does not exceed 4.5 bar.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES Fuel lift pump The fuel lift pump is a sealed type which cannot be dismantled for repair or cleaning. It is recommended to install a water/dirt accumulating filter in the suction line to the pump.
The oil should be warm when draining. Refill new oil to the quantity of 0.4 liters through the dipstick hole. Check oil level on the dipstick. Starting instructions for BUKH Diesel Engine type DV29RME Electric start: Switch on the main switch.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES WINTER STORAGE OF THE ENGINE 1. Carry out the following whilst the boat is still in the water: Run the engine until normal working temperature is reached. Drain off engine and gear oil with the oil bilge pump.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES RME-ENGINES MOUNTED WITH HYDRO- OR SPRING STARTER EQUIPMENT (service info 9201) The above mentioned type of starting method has proved to start the lifeboat engines in a very short period of time. In cold climates a standard multigrade lubrication oil may not be sufficient for a rapid build-up of lub.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES Lubricating oil for spray pump bearing housing Checking of oil level: Dismount the filling plug when the spray pump is in a horizontal position. The oil level must be just above the lower edge of the shaft.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES MAIN DATA DV29RME WORKING PRINCIPLE ..................4-STROKE NUMBER OF CYLINDERS ................2 CYLINDER BORE/STROKE ................85 mm / 85 mm SWEPT VOLUME .................... 0.964 Litres COMPRESSION RATIO .....
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND CHECK LIST FOR BUKH LIFEBOAT ENGINES CHECK RECTIFY IF NEEDED EVERY YEARS Tightness of connections through hull: stern tube hull connection change sealing 1.2……keel-cooling pipes hull connection change sealing 1.3……spray pump...
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OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND CHECK LIST FOR BUKH LIFEBOAT ENGINES CHECK RECTIFY IF NEEDED EVERY YEARS Engine maintenance valve clearance clearance adjust electric starter rust protection of starter spray rust protection drive spray Running with engine - check:...
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES IRREGULAR OPERATION - CAUSES AND REMEDIES 1. Engine does not start SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Insufficient or very little compression Inlet and/or exhaust valves leaking Grind or replace the valves, mill the seats Grease valve stems with 2/3 gas oil and 1/3 lub.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV29RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES LUBRICATING OIL CHART Lubricating oil for Auxili- engine: aries temp range OIL COMPANY OIL TYPE HD OIL GRADE & QUALITY BP OIL VISCO 5000 SAE 5W-40 API SJ/CF BP OIL Vanellus C4 Global...
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